Name: Tuna Salad Sandwich with Tajin Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 12 oz White Tuna in Water (Chunky Style); 2 Celery Sticks (diced); 1 Roma Tomatoes (diced); 1/4 cup Red Onion (diced); 8 oz Oaxaca Cheese (shredded); 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise; 1/2 Tsp Tajin Seasoning

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It's amazing what a little Tajin Seasoning can do to a Tuna Salad Sandwich. From boring to a super flavorful tuna sandwich.

This Tuna Salad Sandwich with Tajin Seasoning is NOT what my mom packed for my lunch when I was a kid. This is a Gourmet Style Tuna Sandwich.

I remember growing up going to school with my little brown bag and for whatever reason, it was one of three different types of sandwiches: cheese with miracle whip and lettuce, baloney with mustard or a tuna fish sandwich with lettuce.

You are probably wondering what is so special about this Tuna Salad Sandwich recipe. I think it's all about the seasoning. Sure you can make your Tuna Salad using a can and some Mayonasise but what fun is that? The Tajin Seasoning is the rock star of this recipe.

💭 What is Tajin Seasoning

Tajin Seasoning is a simple seasoning mix consisting of dried and ground red chilies, sea salt and lime juice. Depending on where you live you might not be able to find it at your local grocery store but I am sure you can find it online at Amazon if you need to.

💭 Ingredient Substitution

Depending on where you live, finding Oaxaca Cheese might prove to be a little challenging. You could substitute the Oaxaca Cheese for Queso Fresco, Cotija or American White Cheddar Cheese.

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📋 What Ingredients do I need

You will need the following ingredients to make this delicious Tuna Salad Sandwich with Tajin recipe (see recipe card for quantities): White Tuna, Celery Stalks, Roma Tomato, Red Onion, Oaxaca Cheese, Mayonnaise and Tajin Seasoning.

🥣 How to make this Tuna Salad Sandwich with Tajin

In a medium bowl, mix tuna, celery, tomato, onion and mayonnaise. Season with the Tajin seasoning.
Place a ¼ of the tuna salad on your favorite bread, and top with 2 ounces of cheese.

Tuna Salad Sandwich with Tajin Seasoning

It's amazing what a little Tajin Seasoning can do to a Tuna Salad Sandwich. From boring to a super flavorful tuna sandwich.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings Sandwiches

Calories 378 kcal

Ingredients

12 oz White Tuna in Water, Chunky Style
2 Celery Sticks, diced
1 Roma Tomatoes, diced
¼ cup Red Onion, diced
8 oz Oaxaca Cheese, shredded
4 tablespoon Mayonnaise
½ teaspoon Tajin Seasoning

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix tuna, celery, tomato, onion and mayonnaise. Season with the Tajin seasoning.
Place a ¼ of the tuna salad on your favorite bread, and top with 2 ounces of cheese.

Notes

→ Contrary to popular belief, a whole head of celery is called a stalk and a single “stick” from the stalk is called a rib. Since most call a rib of celery "stalk", I use the term Celery Stick to try and avoid any confusion.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 29gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 993mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 3.2mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1.7mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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